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The Houston Fire Department is sending four firefighters with the Tactical Deployment Unit to assist first responders in Central Texas. HOUSTON — Several firefighters from the Houston area were sent to Kerr County on Friday to help first responders after catastrophic flooding inundated Kerrville and surrounding communities. Rescue efforts continued into the afternoon, but county officials confirmed there were multiple deaths. Video from KENS-TV, our sister station in San Antonio, showed vehicles being swept away…

The Houston Fire Department is sending four firefighters with the Tactical Deployment Unit to assist first responders in Central Texas. HOUSTON — Several firefighters from the Houston area were sent to Kerr County on Friday to help first responders after catastrophic flooding inundated Kerrville and surrounding communities. Rescue efforts continued into the afternoon, but county officials confirmed there were multiple deaths. Video from KENS-TV, our sister station in San Antonio, showed vehicles being swept away…

See updated flood zones and road conditions amid Kerrville and Hill Country flash flooding. TEXAS, USA — As emergency crews respond to catastrophic flooding in Kerrville and the Hill Country region, two interactive maps can help residents and families track real-time flood levels and road closures across affected parts of Texas. For full coverage on flooding impacts, evacuations, and rescue operations in Kerrville and the Hill Country, read our latest updates here. Live flood map…

Multiple people have died in the “catastrophic” flooding in the Hill Country area. SAN ANTONIO — Cheryl Nunn planned to spend the holiday weekend with her family in their travel trailer in the Hill Country, but now she’s left watching their camper float down the Guadalupe River.  Kerrville Mayor Joe Herring Jr. announced that the Hill Country has suffered “catastrophic” local flooding that has killed at least six people. Kerr County Judge Rob Kelley confirmed…

Barry is the second named storm of the Atlantic Hurricane Season. It weakened to a depression before making landfall Sunday night. HOUSTON — What was Tropical Storm Barry weakened to a Tropical Depression just before making landfall this Sunday evening near Tampico, Mexico, according to the National Hurricane Center. The remains of Barry will bring heavy rain to central Mexico over the next couple of days. RELATED: What you’ll need before, during, and after a…

Barry is the second named storm of the Atlantic Hurricane Season. It weakened to a depression before making landfall Sunday night. HOUSTON — What was Tropical Storm Barry weakened to a Tropical Depression just before making landfall this Sunday evening near Tampico, Mexico.  according to the National Hurricane Center. The remains of Barry will bring heavy rain to central Mexico over the next couple of days. RELATED: What you’ll need before, during, and after a…

Barry is the second named storm of the Atlantic Hurricane Season. It’s expected to move into Mexico, but will send rain up to Texas. HOUSTON — What was Tropical Depression 2 in the southern Gulf is now Tropical Storm Barry, according to the National Hurricane Center. While Barry is expected to move into Mexico, it should bring plenty of rain to Texas, including in the Houston area.  RELATED: What you’ll need before, during, and after…

Barry is the second named storm of the Atlantic Hurricane Season. It’s expected to move into Mexico, but will send rain up to Texas. HOUSTON — What was Tropical Depression 2 in the southern Gulf is now Tropical Storm Barry, according to the National Hurricane Center. While Barry is expected to move into Mexico, it should bring plenty of rain to Texas, including in the Houston area.  RELATED: What you’ll need before, during, and after…

It could potentially develop into the season’s second named storm over the weekend and early next week. HOUSTON — The National Hurricane Center is keeping close eye on a spot in the western Caribbean that could develop in the southern Gulf.  The disturbance currently has a 20% chance of tropical development. RELATED: What you’ll need before, during, and after a storm Current situation The weather system originates from a piece of energy currently located off…

Heavy rainfall in Houston led to widespread street flooding, stranding drivers and closing roads, especially in the Galleria area and the Heights. HOUSTON — Heavy rainfall caused street flooding across Houston Thursday, leaving drivers stranded in floodwaters and forcing road closures throughout the city. The flooding was particularly severe in the Galleria area and west Houston, where vehicles became trapped in rising water and emergency crews had to rescue at least one driver. Rain fell hard…

HOUSTON — Heavy rain flooded streets Thursday afternoon, leading to rush hour street flooding, travel delays and high water rescues. Next week and 4th of July: Harris County (including Houston, Pasadena, Baytown), Fort Bend County (Richmond, Sugar Land, Missouri City), Montgomery County (Conroe, The Woodlands), Brazoria County (Angleton, Pearland, Alvin, Lake Jackson), Galveston County (Galveston, League City, Texas City), Liberty County (Liberty, Cleveland, Dayton), Walker County (Huntsville, New Waverly), Waller County (Hempstead, Prairie View, Waller),…

HOUSTON — Heavy rain flooded streets Thursday afternoon, leading to rush hour street flooding, travel delays and high water rescues. Next week and 4th of July: Harris County (including Houston, Pasadena, Baytown), Fort Bend County (Richmond, Sugar Land, Missouri City), Montgomery County (Conroe, The Woodlands), Brazoria County (Angleton, Pearland, Alvin, Lake Jackson), Galveston County (Galveston, League City, Texas City), Liberty County (Liberty, Cleveland, Dayton), Walker County (Huntsville, New Waverly), Waller County (Hempstead, Prairie View, Waller),…

A ground stop was reported at Bush Airport due to thunderstorms. HOUSTON — The KHOU 11 weather team has called for a Weather Impact Alert this afternoon. Happening now TRAFFIC: 18-wheeler crash shuts down South Loop at Wayside TRAFFIC: Woman with gun involved in standoff in middle of North Freeway, Pct. 4 says A Flood Advisory is in effect for central and northern parts of Harris County—including areas like Aldine, Memorial Park, River Oaks, Greenspoint,…

A ground stop was reported at Bush Airport due to thunderstorms. HOUSTON — The KHOU 11 weather team has called for a Weather Impact Alert this afternoon. Happening now TRAFFIC: 18-wheeler crash shuts down South Loop at Wayside TRAFFIC: Woman with gun involved in standoff in middle of North Freeway, Pct. 4 says A Flood Advisory is in effect for central and northern parts of Harris County—including areas like Aldine, Memorial Park, River Oaks, Greenspoint,…

CenterPoint leaders acknowledged where things went wrong last year and laid out the steps they’re now taking to improve. HOUSTON — One year after back-to-back storms left millions across Houston without power, CenterPoint Energy said it’s making changes to better prepare for the next major weather event. At its first-ever Resiliency Technology Summit on Tuesday, company leaders acknowledged where things went wrong last year and laid out the steps they’re now taking to improve. “We…